Avengers Star Anthony Mackie Says He’ll Film Secret Wars When He’s Done on Broadway Playing Macbeth — a Run That Lasts Until July 2027
Actor Anthony Mackie has announced his participation in a Broadway production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, fueling speculation about the production timeline for Avengers: Secret Wars. The theatrical run will continue through July 2027, with rehearsals beginning in February and previews starting in late March.
The announcement comes at a critical time for Marvel Studios. Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled for release on December 17, 2027, just over one year away, yet principal photography has reportedly been delayed to January 2027. Mackie’s commitment to the Broadway stage extends into summer 2027, meaning he won’t complete filming his Secret Wars scenes until July—just five months before the film’s scheduled release date.
This timeline has raised concerns among Marvel fans and industry observers tracking the production schedule. Avengers: Secret Wars represents a massive undertaking as the follow-up to Avengers: Doomsday (releasing December 18, 2027), creating a back-to-back release strategy similar to the success of Infinity War and Endgame in 2018-2019.
The compressed post-production schedule following Mackie’s July completion date—typically requiring months for visual effects, editing, and color grading—has fueled speculation that Secret Wars could face a release delay. While Marvel has not officially commented on shifting the December 2027 date, the combination of delayed principal photography and a lead actor’s Broadway commitment through midsummer has left fans questioning whether the ambitious timeline remains achievable.